While the new TSR drivers are sure to get the largest share of initial attention, make no mistake, Titleist knew they had their work cut out for them to take the immensely popular TSi fairways and improve upon them for this release as well.
How did they do it? By focusing on what they call the “Four F’s”, Flight, Feel, Form, and Forgiveness.
Say hello to the three new TSR fairway metals.
Titleist TSR Fairways
A major focus with this release was in trying to perfect the CG within each model, what Titleist ended up with is the lowest CG they have ever built into a fairway. By achieving this, they have created a higher launching clubhead which means more playable for golfers of all types.
This CG movement was of course done by removing and replacing weight elsewhere in the heads, to do that Titleist created what they are calling their “Open Hosel Construction”. Typically, a lot of weight is located in the hosel region of a design, Titleist has removed a significant portion of that by opening the hosel and moving that weight into specific locations depending on the clubhead in the lineup.
The TSR fairway release is made up of three different clubheads, but no, they are not the same as the drivers. Here, Titleist is introducing the TSR2, TSR2+, and TSR3 fairway metals.
Titleist TSR2 Fairway
The follow up to the incredibly successful TSi2 fairways, the TSR2 builds on that same foundation of easy launch, massive forgiveness, and impressive distance. This clubhead is the lowest CG of the three TSR fairway designs, in fact, Titleist is also calling it the lowest CG ever for an all-steel design. The TSR2 is a high-launch and mid-spin club which offers the company’s SureFit adapter for additional adjustability. Worth noting, like the TSR2 driver, gone is the grey finish which the TSi2 had as now the look blends with the whole lineup.
Loft Options: 15.0, 16.5, 18.0 RH/LH, 21.0 RH Only
Titleist TSR2+ Fairway
This one is going to turn some heads.
Listening to its Tour Staff, Titleist went to the design table and came back with an answer to their clamoring for a tee-biased fairway metal which could still be used off the deck. While it won’t be for everyone, this stronger lofted design fills a need in the TS family that is sure to excite many.
The TSR2+ has a larger overall profile than the TSR2, including a taller face. What it also offers over its sibling? More forgiveness. Due to its profile, this club features the deepest CG location of any Titleist fairway, that means maximizing long and straight. In all, it is a 13-degree rocket launcher. As is the case with the whole lineup, the SureFit adapter will also allow some fine-tuning.
Loft Options: 13.0 RH/LH
Titleist TSR3 Fairway
Finally, the TSR3, the precision instrument of the new TSR fairway metals. This head not only features the SureFit adapter, but also the new five-point Adjustable CG Track System which adds to the precision aspect. A mid-high launch and low-spin design, this is the players fairway that showcases not just power but workability for the demanding golfer. With a classic and sleek shape as well as a compact look at address, the TSR3 rounds out the lineup very well.
Loft Options: 15.0 and 16.5 RH/LH, 13.5 and 18.0 RH Only
The Details
Like the drivers, the TSR fairway metals will release on 9/23/2022 and feature the same wide-ranging, no upcharge and custom shafts. As standard, the lineup will offer Project X’s HZRDUS Red CB and HZRDUS Black 4G, as well as the Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei AV Blue with Xlink and Tensei 1K Black. More than that, for a $200.00 upcharge the Graphite Design Tour AD UB, Tour AD IZ, and Tour AD DI will also be available. Yes, there is a full catalog of other full upcharge shafts, but the Graphite Design “Premium” level option is quite cool to see. The TSR fairways will be priced at $349 for the standard options, and $549 for premium.
Do the TSR fairways catch your attention? Which model(s) do you plan on giving a go? Jump in and let us know all your thoughts in the comments below or directly on the THP Community!
That is surprising. My launcher FW is also 190 cc. I didn’t think they would use that big of a head.
Correct, I mentioned in the preview thread that it’s been an experiment. I’ve played a strong 3 the past 2.5 season. I went against what I knew worked for me through some peer pressure and it turns out after reviewing gear for a decade I do know my own game and fit pretty well haha
The clubs aren’t diminishing, it’s the loft for me, I hit it ultra high, even turned down.
I hit all three head/models and they’re definitely a bit faster, but they maintain that playable spin. Honestly, the fact that they improved them is still pretty eye opening to me.
Right? It’s a pretty cool move though, it’s 100% due to their tour staff asking for it, that tee biased club. But they kept the cg in a place that as long as you swing through and thump the turf, it’s surprisingly easy off the turf for the size. And it’s not silly low spin.
I crush the 16.5 about 195y
They are not releasing a hybrid with these yet. The TSi hybrids were a few months after the TSi woods last cycle so probably early in 2023 along with a TSR1 line.
The Titleist rep who fit me mentioned they would have hybrids coming out in 2023 so @lmh3 appears to be spot on. Based on the drivers and fairways, they will definitely have my attention.
Me waiting for mine to show up
Check out the article in the OP.
I find this lack of TSR FW demo’ing offensive. They’ve been out for days and the only two with the plastic off are the two I hit.
Shame on people.
If you’re store shy and aren’t into college football but live somewhere it’s big, Saturdays are great times to go down to yours and hit things y’all. Usually not tl very busy.
A very Proto, Proto.
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First Time with this little 4W and we are becoming fast friends. Going to have to come back without the wife, and with the UW. Same shafts, so should be a pretty true head to head. This thing seems really easy.
That looks good!!!!!
Flies pretty good too. Looking forward to that little head to head. I said a while back the only thing that might give my UW a run for it’s money is the TSRs. We’ll see
That’s a beautiful golf club. ::swoon::
TSR2 fit exactly what I was looking for as far as distance and shot shape. So easy to hit and again, the numbers are impressive. If yesterday’s round is any indication, it’s gonna fit what I was looking for perfect.
TSR2 9°, TSR2+ 13°, and TSR2 18°, all with HZRDUS 4th Gen
NICE! I’m dying to get my 2+ In hand
the 16.5 in the tsi3 is pretty cool. I like it curious how this is improved..
Yeah I wish I had one to put it against. Sucks they pull the old stuff right away so you can’t. Checked the used racks but no.
I heard they sent it to the real Manhattan.
You can wait.
Just making your wait go by a little easier.
There is not a friendly emoji to use, you are lucky sir.
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That’d be a potentially tight gap, no?
3.5*? Would it?
Potentially, it could also create some redundancies in the top of the bag potentially. But, if one finds themselves hitting a lot of fairway woods into greens, maybe not?
THIS!!!! I’m thinking about making the exact same switch later this week.
Maybe just the photo, but looks little deeper than I was expecting yet easy to hit off the deck.
TITLEIST EXPERIENCE TIME!!!! ??????
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I am pondering the same exact thing. Except with a UBX7 shaft. Will give the UW a run.
Yeah, it might. I’ve been trying not to think about that little demon. I’m working hard enough just sorting out the driver setup. There’s a lot of good in this release!
I mean there is the TSR and then there are others. Can’t wait for mine!
Wins.
I’m downright shocked at what it does, and how it does it. Has a good talk with JT (Talge) at the event yesterday when we were playing about it, and honestly if there was no loft on it no one would guess it’s 13.0…and I’ve got rebar in mine.
It’s GOOD, folks. Really good.
(Sidenote – even though I was fit into the Blue driver shaft, it makes me really want to try a 1K Black in the driver and see what’s happens)